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Discover Oslo's wild side on this urban kayaking adventure, blending city life with pristine nature. Starting at historic Nedre Foss Gard Park, you’ll paddle through trendy Grunerløkka and multicultural Grønland, then venture through a mysterious tunnel beneath the city. Emerging into the majestic Oslofjord, the journey culminates at the iconic Opera House—a trip perfect for adventurous spirits seeking a different perspective on Norway's capital city.
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Mad Goats Norway
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Kathryn_H, Oct 2024
What a great time! The guide was great and very patient. Loved the paddle. We all had fun. It was cool seeing Oslo from the water.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hey Kathryn. Thank you very much for the great review. It was awesome to take you paddling down the Akerselva river and we are very happy that you had a good time! :) :) :)
GlennS55travels, Aug 2024
There is no better way to see a city than to kayak along its main waterway. In years gone by, the river was a key part of transporting goods in Oslo. By kayaking along the river you get to see the city and its key attractions from the best vantage point - a kayak on the river. Dean , our guide and his brother, looked after the group from beginning to end. Our safety was their prime concern but having fun was right up there. Our pre trip briefing was clear and we got terrific guidance on where best to paddle along the way. You don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to enjoy the kayaking. The pace was very relaxed. Good for families, oldies and everyone in between. Thanks Madgoats for a wonderful afternoon.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Really Glad you enjoyed your time on our kayak tour! And thanks so much for the detailed review and kind words. Take care and welcome back if you are ever again in Oslo! :) :)
Nettes82, Aug 2024
I booked a kayak tour on Akerselva for me and my daughter (16), as a fun way of experiencing old sites in a new way. We had zero experience with kayaking, but the guide was very clear and calm during his instructions, making it easy to understand. This made every obstacle on our way easy to tackle without being stressed out, when being stuck on a rock or crashing into low hanging branches. As we were a small group, we reached the "end station" quite early, so the guide gave us the opportunity to explore the Sørenga area for a while as well. We loved this tour experience, such a fun way to do something different in our own city. Thank's so much, we will do this again!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review - you just made the Goats very happy! We are also very happy when Oslo residents join because like you said “you get to experience Oslo in a completely new way”. Thanks again and hope to catch you on the water again one day! :) :) :)
Ellen_K, Jul 2024
Nice little easy beautiful paddle down an urban river. A nice way to see parts of Oslo. Guide was great!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks a lot for the awesome review. If you had fun kayaking with us then we achieved our goal! :)
We start the trip on the Akerselva River in central Oslo
We paddle through central Oslo
The Akerselva winds its way through Grunerlokka, Oslós cultural centre
We paddle out of the tunnel and find ourselves in Bjørvika, Oslos central waterfront district
We now paddle down the Akerselva canal past the new Munch Museum
Now it is time to paddle onto the wonderful Oslofjord, where we get to view central Oslo from the water
We finish the tour by paddling over to the spectacular Oslo Opera House which is best viewed from the seat of a kayak. After this it is time to paddle back to the mouth of the Akerselva River where the van and trailer is parked. We hope you had a great kayak trip with us!
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